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The main focus of this module is the development of research skills and knowledge to underpin the use of research to inform social work practice. The concept of evidence-based practice and its impact for practice effectiveness will be explored. The module will challenge student to develop the techniques and skills for conducting systematic literature review and to consolidate the skills in critical appraisal of research paper to provide robust evidence-base for practice. The module will develop learners practice governance and ethical principles and procedures for research in Social Work and discuss the relationship between health and social care policy and responsibility for practice. The module will provide an overview of the methods of quantitative and qualitative research including methods of data collection and analysis appropriate to a particular type of research . The strengths and limitations of quantitative and qualitative approaches to research and discussion of the facilitators and barriers to the application of research in practice.in health and social work will be considered. The module develops the research skills essential in helping students to search and obtain relevant academic materials for other assignments within the BA Social Work provision. This module seeks to support the development of resilience and problem solving in relation to the university of Bolton GAME attributes. This module is designed to meet a variety of SWEPS including3.3, 3.5, 3.13, 4.2 and 4.3. The module also meets the following Apprenticeship Standards; K6, K19, S18, B4, and B5.

The module will introduce you to contemporary research and writing practice, critical, contextual, historical and conceptual dimensions of textiles and surface design alongside the wider art and design contexts; reviewing aspects of visual and material culture and archive retrieval, whilst encouraging the development of writing across various academic channels. Additionally, this module will introduce you to design communication, branding, marketing and design terminology; and the investigation of career directions for textiles graduates. It is designed to enhance communication skills, research skills, critical analysis and writing skills. Through exploring both historical and contemporary contexts of textiles you will build the relevant skills and knowledge to support your practice and provide underpinning knowledge and skills relevant for the remainder of your study at HE. You will have the opportunity to apply research skills acquired throughout the module to a practical, design-led micro brief. Emphasis will be placed on responding to and reinterpreting historical and archival references for a contemporary context. You will work collaboratively to explore applied and digital print processes for textile and surface design purposes. Graduate Attributes: Effective Communicator, Enterprising, Lifelong Learning, Self-aware.

As an introduction, you will be guided through a timeline of moments, events and influences that informed textiles and surface design and will develop an understanding from which they can explore these themes in further detail. 

The components of this module work together in building understanding of academic research and writing skills whilst also allowing the development of subject specific content knowledge. Through lectures and seminar discussions, research tasks individually and in groups, through skills sessions you will build a weekly understanding of critical theory and how to utilise the research and skills developed along the way. The design-led micro brief offers students the opportunity to respond to topics introduced through the lecture series, and apply their critical and contextual research to a creative project. 

The module builds from its foundation at week 1 the students understanding and awareness of both the subject knowledge and specific key skills; academic research, academic writing and critical awareness and analysis, this culminates in formal written submissions that allow students to demonstrate their understanding and skills development in a written submission and in doing this, they will consolidate and strengthen both their critical theory knowledge and academic skills, which they will build upon each academic year. Through the creative brief students will have the opportunity to apply knowledge of textile techniques and processes gained through the Material Practice modules, consolidating knowledge and building confidence in textiles workshops which will support individual development as they progress through the programme. 

Through the module you will explore visual, practical, technical and intellectual challenges inherent in using computer aided design appropriate to the wider textiles and surface design industry. You will learn technical skills and explore the creative and innovative potential of the computer whilst also investigating and acknowledging recognised processes as employed within both the design and production process. You will explore practices used by professionals to produce creative outcomes and materials in support of developing your own self-promotional identity. Research will encompass current contemporary practice and new media and how this is employed within the creative industry.

This module encourages you to extend your knowledge beyond that of HE4 and deepen your understanding of the critical debates relevant to contemporary practice, which affect our readings of textiles and surface design. Through a series of lectures, seminars and workshops you will explore the meanings, functions and intentions of practice within a dynamic set of theoretical considerations. You will be encouraged to explore a variety of related and interrelated exhibitions, events and undertake visits to galleries, museums and archives as part of this module and during independent study time. This module aims to encourage depth of enquiry, to cultivate contemporary research and writing practice, across various academic channels. Research and study skills are an integral part of the module and workshops will focus on developing academic practice. Assessed components encourage you to develop and consolidate knowledge, to engage in extended research and make links between and across fields of practice. Graduate Attributes: Effective Communicator, Global Citizen.

This module encourages you to extend your knowledge beyond that of HE4 and deepen your understanding of the critical debates relevant to contemporary practice, which affect our readings of textiles and surface design. Through a series of lectures, seminars and workshops you will explore the meanings, functions and intentions of practice within a dynamic set of theoretical considerations. You will be encouraged to explore a variety of related and interrelated exhibitions, events and undertake visits to galleries, museums and archives as part of this module and during independent study time. This module aims to encourage depth of enquiry, to cultivate contemporary research and writing practice, across various academic channels. Research and study skills are an integral part of the module and workshops will focus on developing academic practice. Assessed components encourage you to develop and consolidate knowledge, to engage in extended research and make links between and across fields of practice.

Graduate Attributes: Effective Communicator, Global Citizen.

This module builds from previous critical theory modules at HE4 and directly reflects the learning and knowledge built by the cohort throughout their studies, specifically related to the context of textiles and surface design; it purposely encourages you to develop and expand your knowledge of the contexts of textiles and surface design and the key issues that link directly to the subject. Whilst allowing you to develop understanding of the links between academia and practice.

Components of the module are designed to enable progress from week 1 – 15, lectures and seminars are designed to develop critical thinking and awareness, skills sessions encourage you to apply such skills to your academic writing skills to present research in an appropriate format.  Workshops and tutorials are a key component of the module and offers opportunity for tailored feedback to your response to the essay question selected.  

This module enables you to consolidate skills and to convey your understanding of academic research and writing skills via a piece of academic writing. Through lectures and seminar discussions, research tasks individually and in groups, through skills sessions you will build a weekly understanding of their personal research area and how to utilise the research and skills developed along the way.